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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#E67803'>TWO
NEW POLLINATOR CONSERVATION POSITIONS AT THE XERCES SOCIETY<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:#E67803'>Now Accepting
Applications Through October 1<sup>st</sup><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";color:black'>The
Xerces Society for Invertebrate Conservation is pleased to announce an open
application period for two new staff positions in our Pollinator Conservation
Program.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#E67803'>Pollinator Habitat Restoration Specialist<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>The Pollinator Habitat Restoration Specialist (Mid-Atlantic
Region) will work to provide training and technical oversight to farmers and
conservation agency staff on pollinator conservation and native plant restoration.
This position will be based in New Jersey and implement projects and events
throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. More information about this position
and how to apply is available at <a
href="http://www.xerces.org/job-opportunities/">http://www.xerces.org/job-opportunities/</a>.
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#E67803'>Native Plant Production and Restoration Specialist<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>The Native Plant Production and Restoration Specialist will
implement a nationwide plan to increase the availability of milkweed (<i>Asclepias</i>
spp.) seed for habitat conservation efforts targeting monarch butterflies (<i>Danaus
plexippus</i>) and other pollinators. This position will be based in Portland,
Oregon, or for the right candidate, at a satellite location. More
information about this position and how to apply is available at <a
href="http://www.xerces.org/job-opportunities/">http://www.xerces.org/job-opportunities/</a>.
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:#E67803'>About The Xerces Society<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:8.0pt;font-family:"Verdana","sans-serif";
color:black'>The Xerces Society has been a pioneer in invertebrate conservation
and protection for almost forty years. Over the past decade, we have built a
strong pollinator conservation program centered on using the best available
science and strong partnerships to support habitat restoration efforts and
educational programs across North America. We also work to shape conservation
policy at the national, regional, and state level. We currently have offices in
Portland, OR, Sacramento, CA, and St. Louis, MO. To learn more about our work
please visit <a href="http://www.xerces.org">http://www.xerces.org</a>.</span><span
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